Equity Affiliates - Summarized Financial Information for DDAC (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Dana's equity in earnings (loss) of affiliate	$ 4	$ 2	$ 4	$ 3
Dongfeng Dana Axle Co., Ltd. (DDAC)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Sales	160	134	280	288
Gross profit	22	12	32	23
Income (loss) before income taxes	6	(2)	3	(4)
Net income (loss)	4	(1)	2	(3)
Dana's equity in earnings (loss) of affiliate	$ 2	$ (2)	$ 0	$ (4)